Isn’t it great how for so many of these ideas you already have everything you need at home? Every one knows it’s hugely important to their development to keep kids stimulated and active which is why we give a thumbs up to so many of these suggestions. If you’re someone whose kids get bored quickly and easily, you can always just make your way down this list to keep things interesting for them!

Exploding plastic bags might be a little messy but can be a lot of fun. Make sure you use washable paint so that you can water down the mess easily! If the paint is skin friendly, you can let your child stamp on the bags, or, alternatively you can give them something to pop the bags with from a distance.

To replicate the awesome rainbow bubbles you see in the image below, you will need a plastic bottle, some tape, dish washing liquid, a sock, some water and some food coloring. Cut the bottom off of your plastic bottle and slide the sock over it. Grab your food coloring and put a few drops on to the sock. Mix your dish washing liquid in a bowl with some water and then dip your bottle (sock end) into the mixture and blow!